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Ask Upad: My landlord hasn’t sorted out an inventory. What should I do?

Q: We moved into an unfurnished, two bedroom flat last weekend and so far, the landlord hasn’t prepared an inventory. We’ve obviously paid a deposit and I’m concerned that we won’t get it back at the end of the tenancy. What should we do? An inventory isn’t compulsory. So, you could do nothing. But that wouldn’t help you in the event if a dispute over the return of the deposit.... Read more

Posted by Dan @ Upad on November 29th, 2010 in Legal, Renting a Property

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Do I really need to count the teaspoons?

A landlord's guide to producing a useful inventory If you let furnished or part-furnished property, an inventory is now an essential document to protect you, and your tenant, from lengthy and potentially expensive arguments further down the line. Once upon a time, landlords could choose not to bother with an inventory, or to keep them exceedingly brief: I once saw one for a bedsit that... Read more

Posted by Sue @ Upad on January 21st, 2010 in Inventories, Property Rental, Tips for New Landlords

Should I let my property furnished or unfurnished?

To furnish or not to furnish – it's a question many landlords ask. Surprisingly, the law has no particular opinion: since 1988 there has been no difference between furnished and unfurnished property in security of tenure for tenants, and in fact, there's no legal definition of "furnished" or "unfurnished". There are financial implications though: Council Tax isn't payable on unfurnished... Read more

Posted by Sue @ Upad on December 4th, 2009 in Landlord Legislation, Legal, Property Management, Property Rental